Crassula tetragona (Miniature Tree Crassula)
Crassula tetragona (Miniature Tree Crassula)
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Crassula tetragona is a versatile succulent with a distinctive shrubby or miniature tree-like form, making it perfect for containers, rockeries, and small garden landscapes. It features erect to decumbent stems adorned with green, narrow, almost needle-like leaves arranged in well-spaced pairs.
Young stems are fleshy and vibrant, maturing into woody stems with brown bark, giving the plant structural interest even in winter. The small, elongated leaves remain attached as they age, adding texture and density to the foliage. Its architectural form and low-maintenance nature make it a standout for modern succulent gardens or as a striking indoor specimen.
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Mature height
Up to 1 metre (3.3 ft)
Mature width
0.5–0.8 metres (1.5–2.5 ft)
Spacing
0.5–0.8 metres (1.5–2.5 ft)
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Green, needle-like paired leaves
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Occasional small white or pink flowers in summer (minor ornamental interest)
Sun tolerance
Full sun to partial shade; prefers bright light for optimal growth
Maintenance
Low; occasional pruning to maintain shape or remove woody stems
Root System
Shallow, fibrous